Historical Events
- "Miss Liberty" opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 308 performances
- WBTV TV channel 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Aritana Yawalapiti, Brazilian indigenous cacique (leader) of Yawalapiti people, who sought to preserve the Amazon, born in Brazil (d. 2020)
- Carl Bildt, Swedish politician (Prime Minister of Sweden 1991-94), born in Halmstad, Sweden
- John Arthur Casken, British composer (The Dream of the Rood), born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and ruler of the United Arab Emirates (2006-present), born in Al Shindagha, Dubai, Trucial States
- Trevor Horn, British rock musician/producer (Buggles - "Video Killed The Radio Star"; Yes - Drama; Frankie Goes To Hollywood), born in Durham, England
- WiIlliam Faure, South African film producer (Shaka Zulu), born in South Africa (d. 1994)
About July 15, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
